Overexertion in pushing, pulling, or turning-single episode · Strains
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Kenan Transport Company, 7612 Starkey Rd., SEMINOLE, FLORIDA 33777
on — Strains, affecting the back, including spine, spinal cord, unspecified.
Final narrative
Employee strained his back when he was pulling the gas trap lid with his hands.
HospitalizedBack, including spine, spinal cord, unspecifiedContainer caps, lids, covers
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